Chelsea set asking price for French defender

Chelsea have set an asking price of £20 million for defender Axel Disasi, who is deemed surplus to requirements.

The Frenchman has been out of favour with the Blues for some time, and he is expected to head for the exit door this summer.

Chelsea have yet to receive any lucrative offers, but they are willing to sanction his sale for around £20 million.

Disasi spent the back end of last season on loan with West Ham United. The centre-back was brilliant for the Hammers despite their relegation.

The former Monaco man has no plans to play for West Ham United in the Championship, and he is prepared to join another top-flight club.

Newcastle United and Everton have been linked with his services in the past, and it remains to be seen whether either of them moves for him.

Disasi has also been linked with Turkish giants Galatasaray, but he has no desire of moving to the Super Lig during the next campaign.